Who should replace Alexis Saelemaekers?
RM/LWAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlexis Saelemaekers's profile ↗
Alexis Saelemaekers is a right midfielder/left winger for AC Milan in Serie A, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists. Players who can replace Saelemaekers include Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Malik Tillman of PSV Eindhoven, with a fit score of 83/100. For those searching for players similar to Saelemaekers, these options provide excellent tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John McGinnsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 32 | €13m | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €26m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Giuliano Simeonesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €44m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 28 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Weslley Patatisimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexis Saelemaekers
≈ 100% Alexis Saelemaekers · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alexis Saelemaekers · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alexis Saelemaekers · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alexis Saelemaekers?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, John McGinn (Aston Villa) does the closest job to Alexis Saelemaekers, at 95/100 on profile. Roger Fernandes and Malik Tillman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alexis Saelemaekers?
Yes — Amine Harit (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €5.3m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alexis Saelemaekers?
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